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The Champions League group stage draw on Thursday night threw up plenty of interesting match-ups, historic clashes and tantalising plotlines.
Liverpool face a tough test with a historic Battle of Britain against Rangers, fellow English sides Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City all have a good shot at topping the group, while Barcelona and Bayern clash in the 'Group of Death'.
Below, Sportsmail columnist Chris Sutton talks you through all the runners and riders, provides you with some eye-opening statistics and tips his favourites for the competition.
The Champions League group stage draw on Thursday threw up plenty of interesting match-ups - including Manchester City's Erling Haaland returning to former club Borussia Dortmund
While superstars Paris Saint-Germain always seem to find a way to stumble. Below, Sportsmail columnist Chris Sutton gives his verdict on every group in the Champions League draw
Group A
Get ready for the Battle of Britain! Scottish clubs have taken a few scalps over the years and Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side have shown, even in this year's qualifiers, that they're a good side.
They won't fear facing Liverpool. They'll relish it and Ryan Kent will want to show his boyhood club the progress he's made. Rangers will also face Calvin Bassey of Ajax — after the defender left them for the Dutch side in the summer.
FUN FACT: Liverpool have never played Rangers. Their only European Cup meeting with a Scottish side was a 5-0 win on aggregate against Sir Alex Ferguson's Aberdeen in 1981.
Group B
Of all these teams, Atletico Madrid boast the most recognisable names. They've lost Luis Suarez but they've still got Joao Felix, Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata and more. They've got that master of the dark arts, Diego Simeone, guiding them.
They'll be confident of topping their group, but who finishes second is up for grabs. Bayer Leverkusen have handy players, including Patrik Schick, Timothy Fosu-Mensah and the rapid Moussa Diaby.
FUN FACT: Atletico's Diego Simeone is the longest-serving manager in the competition, having been there since 2011. This is their 10th consecutive year in the Champions League.
Group C
Penny for the thoughts of Viktoria Plzen goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek after finding out he'll be facing Sadio Mane, Robert Lewandowski, Romelu Lukaku and Co.
The Czech minnows knew they'd have it hard, but this is cruel! For anyone whose surname isn't Stanek, this is a tasty group.
Barcelona have been busy this window and Lewandowski facing his old club Bayern Munich will be particularly fun to watch.
FUN FACT: Robert Lewandowski will return to Bayern Munich with
